Rice with Lentils and Chicken

Adas Polo ba Gusht

Basmati rice cooked with lentils and raisins then steamed along with broiled chicken pieces. Before serving decorate with saffron flavoured rice and cashew nuts on top.

Lentils are a very good source of dietary fiber, folate and manganese. Also a good source of protein, iron, phosphorus and copper.

Raisins are rich and concentrated natural sources of energy, vitamins, electrolytes, and minerals. In addition, they are packed with several health benefiting poly phenolics anti-oxidants, dietary fiber, and other phyto-nutrients.

Ingredients

Chicken - 1 pound (quartered)

Basmati rice - 3 cups

Lentils - 1 cup

Raisins - 1/4 cup

Cashews - 1/4 cup (slivered)

Onion - 1 small (chopped)

Garlic - 2 cloves (chopped)

Saffron - 1/8 teaspoon

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon

Cooking oil - 3 tablespoons

Butter - 1 tablespoons

Directions

Sauté Onions and Chicken:

Sauté onions in a frying pan, add garlic just before onions are done, then set aside.

Cut chicken into pieces and place into frying pan with cooking oil. Braze on both sides until golden brown then reduce heat.

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